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Overview

Capital University
Location Columbus, OH
Setting Large Suburban
Enrollment 2,617
Type Private 4 Year
National Ranking #543
Religious Affiliation Evangelical Lutheran Church
Status Non-profit
Website capital.edu
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Costs

Capital University
Tuition (In State) $39,900
Tuition (Out of State) $39,900
Room & Board $12,308
Avg Net Price $24,439
Avg Grant Aid $28,469
% Receiving Grant Aid 98%

Admission

Capital University
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied 4,370
Admitted 3,153
Acceptance Rate 72.2%
Enrolled % 16.4%
Avg High School GPA 3.63
Typical High School Grades B+
Admissions Standards Easy
Applicant Competition Low
ACT Range 18/24
SAT Range 960/1186
Submit Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline May 1, 2025

Academics

Capital University
Student to Faculty Ratio 9:1
Popular Majors
  • Health Professions (21%)
  • Education (12%)
  • Business (12%)
  • Visual and Performing Arts (9%)
  • Human Services (9%)

Outcomes

Capital University
Graduation Rate 61%
Median Earnings (After 10 years) $47,300
Making Student Loan Payments 64%
Median Student Loan Debt $27,000
Median Loan Payment $279

Diversity

Capital University
% Men 40%
% Women 60%
Racial Diversity Low
HBCU No
% White 75%
% Black 10%
% Hispanic 4%
% Native American 0%
% Pacific Islander 0%
% Two or More Races 5%
% International 2%
% Unknown Race 3%

Students

Capital University
% In-State 94%
% Out-of-State 4%

Campus

Capital University
Campus Housing Yes
Freshman Dorm Required No
Meal Plan Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes No
Daycare Facility No
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/